Hood and Bumper Protection

zero619 · 06-01-2005, 08:42 PM

Hi guys I just put a deposit on a...

2006 BMW 330i
Sparkling Graphite
Black Dakota Leather
Aluminum Trim
Premium
Auto
Heated Seats
Sat Prep

I was looking through the accessory catalog and I saw the 3m protective coating. I was just wondering if anyone knew any cheaper ways to get it besides the dealer. If you know of any respectable shops in NYC area please enlighten me. Look forward to frequenting this forum alot.

Ponchoyu · 06-01-2005, 10:13 PM

Sorry, don't know anyplace in the US BUT I negotiated the 3M into the deal. I'm sure you can do the same!

e90fanatic · 06-01-2005, 10:48 PM

I am not going for the BMW accessory one. I know a shop near me that will custom make the cutting so I can have coverage for the entire hood and sides.

zero619 · 06-01-2005, 10:56 PM

e90fanatic, where is your shop and how much is the quote? Since I see you are also in the NY area would you happen to know any good tinting shops. The dealer was gonna charge me 485 for tint. What a rip off.

e90fanatic · 06-01-2005, 11:07 PM

zero619, I am located in upstate New York, I got quoted $900 for entire front, door edges, mirrors, and rear bumper 3M clear film coverage (That was for my current car Volvo S60 T5) but for E90 it may be cheaper or more expensive. I will get it from them anyways because they are able to fully cover the entire front end instead of those pre-cut kits. It's located in Rochester, NY. http://www.xpel.com/....As far as window tinting, I tinted my current car in Syracuse, NY at Installations Unlimited where they have lifetime warranty on the tint (free repairs if any bubbles or scratches). It's usually from 150 to 300 (MAX) for entire car.

zero619 · 06-01-2005, 11:26 PM

Oh thought you were in the city. Thanks for the info!

YYdoodle · 06-02-2005, 09:40 AM

This clear film protection thing is a great idea for those who do a lot of highway driving. It'll save you $ in the long run from having to repaint. There's also another thread on this stuff in the detailing forum:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=481

06-01-2005, 08:42 PM	#1
zero619 Private First Class 4 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Hood and Bumper Protection Hi guys I just put a deposit on a... 2006 BMW 330i Sparkling Graphite Black Dakota Leather Aluminum Trim Premium Auto Heated Seats Sat Prep I was looking through the accessory catalog and I saw the 3m protective coating. I was just wondering if anyone knew any cheaper ways to get it besides the dealer. If you know of any respectable shops in NYC area please enlighten me. Look forward to frequenting this forum alot.
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Ponchoyu Private First Class 15 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Black Join Date: May 2005 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada iTrader: (0)	Sorry, don't know anyplace in the US BUT I negotiated the 3M into the deal. I'm sure you can do the same!
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e90fanatic Absolute0 168 Rep 5,078 Posts Drives: Has a Roundel Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TO/HK/NJ iTrader: (6)	I am not going for the BMW accessory one. I know a shop near me that will custom make the cutting so I can have coverage for the entire hood and sides.
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zero619 Private First Class 4 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	e90fanatic, where is your shop and how much is the quote? Since I see you are also in the NY area would you happen to know any good tinting shops. The dealer was gonna charge me 485 for tint. What a rip off.
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06-01-2005, 11:07 PM	#5
e90fanatic Absolute0 168 Rep 5,078 Posts Drives: Has a Roundel Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TO/HK/NJ iTrader: (6)	zero619, I am located in upstate New York, I got quoted $900 for entire front, door edges, mirrors, and rear bumper 3M clear film coverage (That was for my current car Volvo S60 T5) but for E90 it may be cheaper or more expensive. I will get it from them anyways because they are able to fully cover the entire front end instead of those pre-cut kits. It's located in Rochester, NY. http://www.xpel.com/....As far as window tinting, I tinted my current car in Syracuse, NY at Installations Unlimited where they have lifetime warranty on the tint (free repairs if any bubbles or scratches). It's usually from 150 to 300 (MAX) for entire car.
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zero619 Private First Class 4 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Oh thought you were in the city. Thanks for the info!
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YYdoodle Captain 115 Rep 666 Posts Drives: E92 M3 fanatic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	This clear film protection thing is a great idea for those who do a lot of highway driving. It'll save you $ in the long run from having to repaint. There's also another thread on this stuff in the detailing forum: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=481
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